Funding Research and Innovation
To fulfill its key priority of funding scientific research and innovation, the Academy makes calls for grants through the Applied Research and Innovation fund (ARIF).
The grants provide financial support of up to 70,000 Jordanian Dinars (100,000 US Dollars) per project and are awarded to those projects which will contribute to increasing scientific and applied knowledge. These grantsaim to support projects that address priority issues at the local, regional, and global levels, fostering a culture of scientific research.
The grants are open to creative and outstanding researchers and individuals with innovative ideas, who have applied scientific research or developed practical solutions to challenges in their local communities from Jordanian, Palestinian, and Lebanese universities.
Objectives
Support applied scientific research
Fund research that may lead to patents, that will be mentioned or published by reputable scientific journals, or is expected to create economic returns
Encourage scientific and research participation in institutions of higher education as well as collaboration with national and international research centers
Stimulate expenditure on scientific research and innovation
Foster a spirit of scientific competition among researchers to elevate their research work
General terms of application
1. The project must include a clear, specific, and detailed business plan according to the template prepared by the academy; incomplete applications will not be accepted.
2. The project manager (principal investigator) must be a faculty member at a Jordanian, Palestinian, or Lebanese university, and it is preferred that the team includes researchers from different Arab and/or foreign universities.
3. The project must not be submitted to any other entity during the Academy’s review period, and projects that have previously been proposed or won similar support are not allowed. Additionally, the project must not have received financial support or sponsorship from any other entity before or during the proposed project period.
4. Priority will be given to projects that are applicable in practical real-world settings and/or have the potential to produce prototype models, establish start-up companies, register patents, or bring about positive change in society by providing needed services.
5. Priority will be given to projects that are sustainable after the support period ends.
6. Priority will be given to projects involving multiple institutions (universities, research centers, scientific entities) and/or multiple countries.
7. Priority will be given to projects involving a company or institution from the industrial, commercial, or agricultural sector who are working on developing solutions for their specific challenges.
8. Priority will be given to projects in which the university or institution commits to covering at least 30% of the project budget which can not exceed a contribution of 70 thousand Jordanian dinars (100 thousand US dollars).
9. The project’s duration should not be less than one year or exceed three years unless approved by the academy’s management.
10. The project manager must submit semi-annual financial and technical reports starting from the project’s commencement date which detail progress according to the plan approved by the academy.
11. All applicants, participants, and winners of support are subject to all terms and conditions issued by the academy.
12. Participants are expected to adhere to research ethics and intellectual property rights of third parties. Any intentional violation of these rights will result in the non-responsibility of the academy for any third-party claims against them.
13. The academy is committed to conducting transparent, fair, neutral evaluations while maintaining confidentiality of submitted work and preserving intellectual property rights whether support is accepted or rejected.
14. The academy reserves the right to update terms and conditions for support at any time based on its sole discretion without allowing participants to challenge or discuss these changes.
Grants focus areas
1. Medical, Pharmaceutical, & Health Sciences and their Applications:
Research in the areas of technical and clinical applications, pharmaceutical practice, oral health, dental diseases, neurology, kidney, liver, and respiratory system diseases, occupational therapy, addiction issues, child health, growth, development, and advanced technology in medical rehabilitation will be considered. Studies in the field of nursing interventions for chronic diseases and their impact on healthcare, research related to nursing education and curricula, their impact on the provision of healthcare, and their collaboration within various healthcare professions are also allowed. Additionally, studies related to clinical nursing practice for different age groups and research related to the effectiveness of nursing care in healthcare delivery are permitted.
2. Simulation and Design of New Solar Cells (Photovoltaic) Based on Nanoparticles for Energy Applications
In their project, the researchers propose to develop user-friendly simulation methods based on numerical techniques such as the Transfer Matrix Method (TMM), Effective Medium Theory (EMT), and the Finite Difference Time Domain Method (FDTD), among others. These methods will be used to model nanostructured layers on top of solar cells, with the simulation input parameters provided by the dielectric function of the layers. The goal is to design and simulate a multilayered architecture for solar cells (photovoltaic) with optimized features and higher efficiency for sunlight trapping. Additionally, the researchers aim to create new solar cell waveguide structures containing nanoparticles and metamaterials to enhance light absorption, ultimately increasing the efficiency of converting light into energy.
3. Sustainability and Water / Food /Energy:
Research in the health and productivity of animals, studies related to food health and safety, food manufacturing, adaptation of plants and animals to climate change and drought, research related to the use and conservation of medicinal plants, or studies related to food security, guidance, and marketing of agricultural products are permitted. In the energy science sector, research related to smart electrical grid systems and their stability, applied studies related to renewable energy and storage, research related to engines and different fuel types, studies related to fuel cell technology and hybrid systems, and research related to improving energy system efficiency are allowed. This includes studies on energy economics and policies.
In the water and environmental science sector, applied research in water treatment, applied studies in air pollution, applied research related to the development of environmentally friendly materials, innovative research on waste recycling, and innovative studies related to the management and economics of water and environmental resources are permitted.
In the sector of nanotechnology, biotechnology, and engineering involves applied nanotechnology and biotechnology research, the production and development of new materials for various engineering applications, applied engineering studies related to the production of medical devices and materials, and applied research in green technology and its applications are permitted.
4. Artificial Intelligence (AI), Big Data, Internet of Things (IoT), Financial Technology (FinTech), and Health Technology applications:
Research in this area focuses on information and data security, network development, fiber optics and their smart applications, data science, and big data mining studies. It also involves research on the applications of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) in various fields such as health, energy, education, agriculture, and risk management.
Studies on the applications of Virtual and Augmented Reality with the integration of Artificial Intelligence, research on Cloud Computing and Edge Computing applications in developing communication infrastructure, and research on the applications of fifth generation (5G) mobile systems to find solutions to current or future local problems are included in this sector.
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Medical, Pharmaceutical, & Health
Sciences and their Applications:
- Research in the areas of technical and clinical applications, pharmaceutical practice, oral health, dental diseases, neurology, kidney, liver, and respiratory system diseases, occupational therapy, addiction issues, child health, growth, development, and advanced technology in medical rehabilitation will be considered. Studies in the field of nursing interventions for chronic diseases and their impact on healthcare, research related to nursing education and curricula, their impact on the provision of healthcare, and their collaboration within various healthcare professions are also allowed. Additionally, studies related to clinical nursing practice for different age groups and research related to the effectiveness of nursing care in healthcare delivery are permitted.
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Sustainability and Water / Food /Energy:
- Research in the health and productivity of animals, studies related to food health and safety, food manufacturing, adaptation of plants and animals to climate change and drought, research related to the use and conservation of medicinal plants, or studies related to food security, guidance, and marketing of agricultural products are permitted. In the energy science sector, research related to smart electrical grid systems and their stability, applied studies related to renewable energy and storage, research related to engines and different fuel types, studies related to fuel cell technology and hybrid systems, and research related to improving energy system efficiency are allowed. This includes studies on energy economics and policies.
- In the water and environmental science sector, applied research in water treatment, applied studies in air pollution, applied research related to the development of environmentally friendly materials, innovative research on waste recycling, and innovative studies related to the management and economics of water and environmental resources are permitted.
- In the sector of nanotechnology, biotechnology, and engineering involves applied nanotechnology and biotechnology research, the production and development of new materials for various engineering applications, applied engineering studies related to the production of medical devices and materials, and applied research in green technology and its applications are permitted.
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Artificial Intelligence (AI), Big Data, Internet of Things (IoT), Financial Technology (FinTech), and Health Technology applications:
- Research in this area focuses on information and data security, network development, fiber optics and their smart applications, data science, and big data mining studies. It also involves research on the applications of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) in various fields such as health, energy, education, agriculture, and risk management.
- Studies on the applications of Virtual and Augmented Reality with the integration of Artificial Intelligence, research on Cloud Computing and Edge Computing applications in developing communication infrastructure, and research on the applications of fifth generation (5G) mobile systems to find solutions to current or future local problems are included in this sector.
For more information about applying processes and procedures contact:
Phone number: +9 6 2658 20005
Email: ceo@alqudsacademy.com
Target Audience
These calls provide financial support of up to 70,000 Jordanian Dinars (100,000 US Dollars) per project, recognizing outstanding scientific output that leads to dissemination and widespread application. The objective is to increase scientific and applied knowledge, contribute to solving priority problems locally, regionally, and globally, and promote a culture of scientific research dissemination.
Application Procedure:
are accepted at the start of the process and details of the procedure can be found here. A specialized expert committes, consisting of experienced experts , are responsible for.
Evaluation Process:
the submitted scientific output for eligibility to receive support. The evaluation process is based on criteria that ensure the objectivity and credibility of the decision process and takes place in, in three stages. The decisions of the committees is final, and there is .no right to appeal.
